Wilson High School vs. Lauderdale County High School
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School Overview
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Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Wilson High School in Florence, Alabama, ranked #691 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #350 in 2016 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% for overall testing performance in recent years.
Math proficiency at Wilson High School was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 50% in 2018; reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency matched the state average at 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 1,293 students in 2022 to 671 in 2023 with the student–teacher ratio improving to 15:1; 58% of students qualified for free lunch and 9% for reduced–price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need.
Wilson High School serves grades 7 through 12 with 599 students enrolled and a balanced gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female; minority enrollment was approximately 5%, primarily White (570 students).
The school's graduation rate remained strong at 95% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 88%, placing it within the top 5% in Alabama for graduation outcomes.
Lauderdale County High School in Rogersville, AL ranked #537 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #465 in 2022 and #547 in 2021, indicating a downward trend in overall ranking over recent years.
Math proficiency was 26% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and declined notably from 58% in 2019; reading proficiency was 49%, higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 26%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment in 2023 was 562 students across grades 7–12, with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, and minority enrollment at 10%; free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased to 43%, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
The graduation rate ranged between 90% and 94% over recent years, consistently exceeding the state average of 88% and ranking within the top 30% in Alabama.
Lauderdale County High School serves grades 7–12 with 30 teachers; enrollment decreased sharply from 1,281 students in 2022 to 562 in 2023, and the free lunch eligibility percentage rose from 31% to 43% in the same period.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
599 students
562 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#537 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
82
83
Grade 8 Students
102
115
Grade 9 Students
97
104
Grade 10 Students
121
77
Grade 11 Students
92
91
Grade 12 Students
105
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
